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YB56 VSJ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 VSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides-scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,080 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure snapped (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2025/55r16 (multiple cuts in the tread deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,463 miles

osr tyre perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2021 79,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

osr tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,952 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks dirty advise replace

slight brake binding nsr

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,656 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.6mm & on limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2018 71,656 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.6mm & on limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,655 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 69,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 61,847 miles

Both beam images poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both beam images poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 54,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 44,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,772 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Full under tray fitted.

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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YB56 VSJ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 69,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB56 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB56 VSJ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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